Artificial cells mimic nature opening door for medical advancements

Vanguard News— Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill), one of the oldest public universities in the United States, have made a significant breakthrough in creating artificial cells that mimic natural cells.

Phys.org—Advanced cell atlas opens new doors in biomedical research. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a web-based platform that offers an unprecedented view of the human body at the cellular level. The aim is to create an invaluable resource for researchers worldwide to increase knowledge about human health and disease. The study is published in Genome Biology.

Phys.org—Nanotech opens door to future of insulin medication. An international team, led by researchers from Australia, have developed a system using nanotechnology that could allow people with diabetes to take oral insulin in the future. The researchers say the new insulin could be eaten by taking a tablet or even embedded within a piece of chocolate.

OZARKSFIRST—Rescheduling Marijuana opens industry doors in Missouri. Even if marijuana becomes a Schedule III drug, industry experts still think each state will determine if its legal in their boundaries